A wine of great character, reflecting the terroir in which it is grown: small plots with clay-limestone soils located in the Mucientes area of Cigales; Atlantic climatic influence with extreme temperatures and traditional viticultural methods. The harmonious integration of oak with the fruit over time provides the wine with its characteristic elegance and complexity.

95 % Tempranillo, 2% Garnacha, 3% Albillo

Production: 4.804 bottles

Average age of vines: 80 years

Grape-picking technique: by hand with a careful selection of the vines

Alcohol content: 14.5 % vol

22 months in French and American new oak casks.

Characteristics: The wine displays an intense cherry-red colour with violet undertones.

Ripe fruit nose of blackberries and plums, with flowers of violet and lavender and hints of spice from oak. In the mouth, it is powerful with a good balance between the oak and the fruit. Good persistent finish.

Food pairing: Savoury fish dishes, grilled or roast meat dishes, lamb, duck, partridge, and mature or blue cheese.

Our comments: This wine will continue to improve in bottle. To be enjoyed now through 2026.  Serve at 16°C to 18°C.This wine is stabilised through a natural process, which can result in the throwing of a natural sediment when cold.

AWARDS / SCORES

Grand Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2021 (2016)

91 pts - Guía Peñin 2021 (2016)